Those who qualify for Inspire will require a minor outpatient procedure. The physician implants the small nerve stimulator device and battery pack under the skin in the chest. One electronic lead, or wire, connects the device to the nerve that stimulates the tongue.
Inspire therapy works inside the body. The small Inspire® implant is placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. Once healed, the patient will use a small handheld Inspire™ remote to turn the therapy on and off.
In cases when non-invasive treatments fail, a surgical solution might be necessary. Your otolaryngologist will be able to advise you on the treatment options.
In the inpatient setting, it should be monitored very closely with vital signs, blood gases, and clinical profile. If there is any sign of deterioration mechanical ventilation should be considered.
While asleep, the Inspire implant opens the patient’s airway, allowing them to breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
Doc says I need to use it longer. Won’t say when I’ll see improvement. No wonder the US has the highest health care costs in the world. Too many folks practicing quack medicine. Turned the machine back in today. Don’t fall for the bill of goods they are selling. Its nuts!
The other lead connects to a space in the ribs near the diaphragm. Once connected, the device monitors the patient's breathing. The device sends an impulse to the tongue during every breath while sleeping, keeping the airway open for oxygen.
that being said I hear your concerns but your caring approach rates a nil on the merits of your snobby retort …. check here Practitioners like you on your high horse rev my motor . I too suffer from FIBRILLARY GLOMERULONEPHRITIS and LUPUS PNEUMONITIS and am on my third pacemaker and on ltot(long term oxygen therapy) and have both central sleep apnea and and severe hypoxemia (awake 75 %spo2 and 52% slow at sleep off treatment ) and feel worse on CPAP treatment as either APAP OR CPAP .
Other complications of sleep apnea can include memory problems, mood disorders, heart attacks and heart rhythm disorders.
For patients using CPAP in the outpatient setting at home, it is important to wear it regularly while asleep overnight and during daytime naps.
There are several surgeries available to help keep airways open by removing tissue or repositioning jaw bones. These surgeries include:
Take note of your symptoms and sleep habits to help your doctor have a clear picture of how OSA affects your life. Together, you can develop a treatment plan to help reduce your apnea events.
Some people see a significant improvement in their OSA symptoms when they stop sleeping on their backs. Though getting used to a new sleep position can be a challenge, several wearable devices are available that alert the user when they move onto their back.
Yes, you can use a microwave oven and any common household appliances that do not emit strong magnetic fields. If you have concerns, consult with your Inspire therapy-trained doctor.